Roasted sausage and peppers: a quick dinner made in just one pan!
When you’re short on time but want to bring a flavorful dish to the table, this roasted sausage and peppers recipe is the perfect solution. Everything is made in a single pan, without needing to dirty anything else, and it’s so simple that while it cooks you can focus on other things. The combination of sausage and peppers is a classic that never disappoints, perfect for a family dinner or when you crave something tasty without too many steps.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
For maximum flavor, I recommend choosing fresh and high-quality ingredients. The sausages, the stars of the dish, should be flavorful and well-spiced, while the peppers add sweetness and color.
- 1.1 lbs sausage
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 yellow bell peppers
- 2 cloves garlic
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste oregano
Tools
- Baking Pan
Steps
First, preheat the oven to 400°F. Begin by preparing the vegetables: wash the peppers, remove the seeds, and cut them into chunks. Peel the garlic, cut it in half, and remove the central sprout.
Take a large baking pan, so you can place the ingredients in a single layer. Start by placing the sausages in the pan without needing to pierce or score them: this way, they’ll cook retaining all their juices. Add the garlic and peppers around the sausages, so they can absorb the flavors during cooking.
Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil and salt. Finish with a sprinkle of oregano, which will add a perfect aromatic note to this simple yet delicious dish. If you want an extra touch, you can also add a pinch of pepper or chili for a slight spicy note.
Bake in the preheated oven and let cook for about 35-40 minutes. Halfway through cooking, turn the sausages and gently stir the peppers to ensure they cook evenly.
Once cooked, remove the pan from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and the sausages to retain all their juiciness.
Here’s a complete dinner, ready in under an hour, with minimal effort but a result that will satisfy everyone at the table. Perfect for evenings when you want a flavorful meal without spending too much time in the kitchen!
Enjoy your meal!
Storage, Tips
Storage of roasted sausage and peppers
This recipe is also ideal for those who love to plan meals in advance. If you have leftovers, you can store the roasted sausage and peppers by following a few simple tips:
Allow the sausage and peppers to cool completely before placing them in an airtight container. You can keep them in the fridge for up to 2 days. When you want to enjoy them again, just reheat them in the oven/air fryer at 350°F for about 5/10 minutes, or in a pan over medium heat, adding a drizzle of oil to prevent drying.
Preparation Tips
You can vary this recipe by using different sausages: from the more classic pork ones to chicken or turkey for a lighter version. If you prefer, you can also choose flavored sausages, such as fennel or spicy, to give the dish an extra kick.
How to Customize the Dish
If you like experimenting, you can add other ingredients to this simple base. Try adding diced potatoes to the pan along with the peppers and sausages. They will cook perfectly together, making the dish even richer and more complete.
For a Mediterranean touch, you can also add black olives and cherry tomatoes, which will add a fresh flavor and a bit of acidity to balance the sweetness of the peppers.
Or replace the garlic with onions cut into not-too-thin slices.
Make Ahead
If you know you’ll be short on time, you can prep the peppers and onions in advance. You can cut and store them in the fridge until it’s time to cook. When it’s time to cook, just put everything in the pan and bake.
